Sydney Royal Easter Show calling on punters to dress up and remember the 1950s

IT was an era when wool growers were royalty, life was simple and tradition was front of centre of family life. Now, the Royal Easter Show is bringing the 1950s back to life.

BEN PIKE

The Sunday TelegraphFebruary 18, 201812:00am

RAS president Robert Ryan is bringing back the 1950s for this year’s Royal Easter Show. Picture: Sam RuttynSource:News Corp Australia

IT was an era when wool growers were royalty, life was simple and tradition was front of centre of family life.

During the 1950s, going to the Sydney Royal Easter Show was like a trip to the races; women frocked up, men were in ties and hats and kids learned to never forget where their meals and clothes came from.

Almost 70 years later, showgoers are being encouraged to recreate the event’s rich history.

“The 1950s were a big era for Baby Boomers and a point in time which a lot of us can relate to,” Royal Agricultural Society president Robert Ryan said.

“It was an era of positivity and good times. As there were a lot of limitations on what people could do, going to the show was one of the big things they could do.”

The Royal Easter Show in Sydney during the 1950s.Source:News Corp Australia

To celebrate the show’s traditions, Sydney Royal Easter Show organisers want to draw even bigger crowds to the Heritage Pavilion.

In its second year of operation, the pavilion will feature a replica 1950s tram, period fashion displays and trophies from yesteryear.

Also on show is an original carriage used to transport both Queen Elizabeth and governors who were on their way to officially open the show.

To dovetail with the RAS’s deep dive into their own history, organisers are hoping punters can dress up like old times and enjoy a photo opportunity in front of the historical vehicles.

The Royal Easter Show opening ceremony in 1928.Source:News Corp Australia

A Fairy Floss stand at The Show in the 19950s.Source:News Corp Australia

They are also looking to spark conversations between the older and younger generations.

“If people can bring something of that time — maybe a hat, cane or slacks — it will help carry a common theme for the show,” Mr Ryan said.

Twenty years ago then Premier Bob Carr handed over brand new Sydney Showground at Homebush to the RAS.

The move ended more than 100 years at Moore Park.

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